What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 15h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Lugano via Wien Mitte, Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

How far is it from Austria to Lugano?

The distance between Austria and Lugano is 755 km. The road distance is 813.4 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 11h 27m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 330.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Lugano?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Austria to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Lugano train from?

Austria to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Austria to Lugano?

The best way to get from Austria to Lugano is to train which takes 11h 27m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 15h 27m.

Where does the Austria to Lugano train arrive?

Austria to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Austria to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Lugano is 813 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Austria to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6547+ hotels available in Lugano.

Austria to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Austria to Lugano by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Vienna International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 14m
CHF 50–202
Fly Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 17m
CHF 41–205
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
11h 27m
CHF 153–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 27m
CHF 56–100
Drive 813.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Luganocar 813.4 km
8h 9m
CHF 131–189
Fly Vienna International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIE - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 44m
CHF 70–335
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 31m
CHF 84–257
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MUC - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 33m
CHF 95–310
Bus via Vienna - Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Vienna - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 27m
CHF 56–105

Austria to Lugano by subway and train

43Weekly Services

11h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 754.8 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Austria and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Lugano via Mitte-Landstraße, Wien Mitte, Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Lugano via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 15h 27m.

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